Casey Sanborn Email & Phone Number

British Columbia, Canada

Lead Designer for fun and engaging educational review games for any subject. Key responsibilities include: •Supervise the art department, setting high standards for art and design in educational games.•Ensure seamless integration of artistic concepts with technological capabilities.•Direct and innovate design adaptations for diverse platforms, championing quality and user experience.•Spearhead the creative direction of projects, pushing boundaries in educational gaming.•Stay ahead of industry trends and apply insights to keep company's offerings competitive.•Align artistic efforts with the company's strategic educational objectives and branding.•Oversee the creation and management of comprehensive assets for broad marketing initiatives.Daily Tasks:•Conduct strategic planning sessions with the art team to align goals and projects.Guide the conceptualization and execution of complex and high-impact graphic designs.•Lead cross-functional collaboration with development, marketing, and educational content teams.•Recommend and implement state-of-the-art digital design tools and methodologies.•Supervise the testing and quality assurance process for all art outputs.•Provide executive-level feedback and direction on design revisions and enhancements.•Curate and manage an extensive digital asset library, ensuring its relevance and accessibility.•Engage in high-level communications with internal teams and external stakeholders, representing the art department.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Worked as the Design Supervisor on 'Mighty Monster Wheelies' a new CG animated series in production for DreamWorks Animation and Netflix.My duties consist of:•Assisting the Art Director•Helping to lead and mentor the design team•Creating original production-friendly designs from rough concept to final color and texture design•Creating 'Design Packs' that contain all necessary design information for the off-site modelling and animation teams•Assist in reviewing assets and providing art direction for our internal design team as well as for our modelling team in Malaysia•Attending and participating in various production related meetings such as, design, modeling, and visual effects reviews, build notes meetings, slot planning meetings, episode launches, animatic reviews, script breakdowns, and more

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Create original production designs through an iterative process• Work closely with the art director, series director, client, design team, and production team to create successful design solutions• Assist, mentor, and provide feedback to members of the design team• Participate in meetings by offering ideas, solutions and guidance from a design perspective.• Create paintovers/drawovers and feedback to guide design and modeling teams• Keep designs manageable and in line with the budget allotted for each asset• Execute any design revisions quickly• Stay knowledgeable about episodes by reading scripts and watching animatics• Maintain the show style and optimize designs for storytelling needs• Keep files efficiently organized• Contribute to the growth and development of the design team• Be a positive and creative force on the team

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

•Designed many of the Primary, secondary and incidental characters appearing in season 3 of the 2D preschool series, 'Chip and Potato'.•Designed many of the primary vehicles and props that appeared in the season.•Quickly made any design revisions based on client or Art Director feedback.•Kept files organised and submitted properly to Shot Grid throughout design process.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Manages the overall visual direction of the production, and is the go-to advisor for all things design.Leads and mentors a team of 7 Designers and one Motion Graphics Artist; providing guidance, feedback, information and ideas.Reviews all designs and ensures they support the overall creative vision and style of the production.Attends Internal Reviews of Designs, Models, Lighting and Visual Effects.Confirms all designs and models are suitable for the production in aesthetic, functionality and form.Maintains open communication and collaboration throughout all departments of the Production team.Maintains the production schedule and ensuring the Design team meets all required deadlines and milestones.Communicates proactively with the Producer, Coordinators, Directors and other departments to resolve potential issues as a team.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Manages the overall visual direction of the production, and is the go-to advisor for all things design.Leads and mentors a team of 7 Designers and one Motion Graphics Artist; providing guidance, feedback, information and ideas.Reviews all designs and ensures they support the overall creative vision and style of the production.Attends Internal Reviews of Designs, Models, Lighting and Visual Effects.Confirms all designs and models are suitable for the production in aesthetic, functionality and form.Maintains open communication and collaboration throughout all departments of the Production team.Maintains the production schedule and ensuring the Design team meets all required deadlines and milestones.Communicates proactively with the Producer, Coordinators, Directors and other departments to resolve potential issues as a team.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, Canada Area

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Create original, production-oriented designs through a procedurally iterative process (including turnarounds and other detailed notes)• Meet with the design supervisor and supervising director to discuss asset requirements • Work in line, grayscale, and colour• Assist with paintovers and feedback for design and modeling teams• Complete work assigned within the scheduled timeframe• Keep designs manageable and in line with the modeling days allotted for each asset• Work directly with modeling to build characters, sets, and props,, offering advice and design support throughout the process• Accept feedback on designs and execute on changes quickly• Participate in production-related meetings by offering thoughts and ideas• Stay up to date with shows by reading scripts and watching animatics• Maintain the production’s show style and optimize designs for storytelling needs• Communicate effective and production-friendly solutions when production requests are not possible within production timelines• Keep your work orders current and accurate in the design approval system • Keep design coordinator in the loop on all activities and any issues that may arise• Keep files efficiently organized• Identify gaps that may exist on assigned episodes and implement solution to rectify• Identify potential risks or issues and work on a mitigation strategy• Anticipate, communicate, and troubleshoot any creative or technical issues with assistance from key stakeholders• Work collaboratively as part of the senior production team • Determine and understand the needs, interests, strengths and weaknesses of the design team and use this information to contribute to the growth and development of the design team• Be a positive and creative force on the team

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Create original, production-oriented designs through a procedurally iterative process (including turnarounds and other detailed notes)• Meet with the design supervisor and supervising director to discuss asset requirements • Work in line, grayscale, and colour• Assist with paintovers and feedback for design and modeling teams• Complete work assigned within the scheduled timeframe• Keep designs manageable and in line with the modeling days allotted for each asset• Work directly with modeling to build characters, sets, and props,, offering advice and design support throughout the process• Accept feedback on designs and execute on changes quickly• Participate in production-related meetings by offering thoughts and ideas• Stay up to date with shows by reading scripts and watching animatics• Maintain the production’s show style and optimize designs for storytelling needs• Communicate effective and production-friendly solutions when production requests are not possible within production timelines• Keep your work orders current and accurate in the design approval system • Keep design coordinator in the loop on all activities and any issues that may arise• Keep files efficiently organized• Identify gaps that may exist on assigned episodes and implement solution to rectify• Identify potential risks or issues and work on a mitigation strategy• Anticipate, communicate, and troubleshoot any creative or technical issues with assistance from key stakeholders• Work collaboratively as part of the senior production team • Determine and understand the needs, interests, strengths and weaknesses of the design team and use this information to contribute to the growth and development of the design team• Be a positive and creative force on the team

Vancouver, Canada Area

The designer is an essential creative member of the design team. Working under the supervision of the art director, the designer creates original concepts and designs for the production (including turnarounds/rotations). They maintain the show style with their designs and keep them working within story specifications. They communicate effective and production-friendly solutions, and participate in production-related meetings by offering thoughts and ideas.

Vancouver, Canada

• Create original designs on show style according to production schedule • Keep current with scripts and animatics to inform design choices• Learn and adhere to established production methodology• Ensure design viability is appropriate to the modeling and animation budget• Identify and communicate any issues, concerns, ideas, or inefficiencies to production or art director as appropriate• Execute design changes based on feedback from director• Keep work orders current and accurate in the Design and Modeling Approval System (DMAS)• Keep files efficiently organized• Take on more complex design and colour work • Participate in design meetings and adjust/refine designs as indicated by art director • Anticipate, communicate, and troubleshoot any creative or technical issues with assistance from key stakeholders• Actively participate in production-related meetings by offering thoughts and ideas• Assist with and complete production-related assignments• Keep current on design techniques and technology• Ensure the lead art director’s instructions are carried through • Recommend any team training needs to art director• Carry out duties in a professional and positive manner• Be a positive and creative force on the team

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Ensure that the production for which he/she is responsible is completed on time• Ensure the production meets the standard of quality set by the Producer • Consult with supervising director as to the technical feasibility of elements in the script and suggest creative solutions that will maintain the vision of the series• Study scripts to determine artistic interpretation and design boards in conjunction with the Supervising Director/Producer• Communicate ideas effectively and recommend solutions to help interpret the script visually• Consult with supervising director to approve the final storyboard panels and make revisions as needed• Maximize the re-use of assets with minor changes when the production schedule calls for it• Overall, be aware of the series/show’s continuity • Train and mentor new storyboard artists who are placed on the team• Actively participate in production-related meetings by offering thoughts and ideas• Assist with and complete production-related assignments• Keep current on storyboarding techniques and technology• Ensure the supervising storyboard director instructions are carried through in the storyboarding team• Carry out duties in a professional and positive manner• Be a positive and creative force on the team

Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada

• Experienced illustrator with multiple published titles in print. • Approved illustrator for several licensed character groups including: Disney Princess, Sesame Street, DreamWork's Shrek, The Smurfs, Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Marvel Spider-Man & Friends, and Rainbow Magic. • Closely follows client direction and communication.• Creates vibrant, lush illustration in various design styles.• Self-manager with ability to successfully meet deadlines.• Follows diverse licensor style guides to keep characters and illustrations on model.• Conceptualizes original characters, environments, props and worlds.

Greater Chicago Area

• Designed children’s electronic books and multi-media products from initial concept through final product. • Composed full-sized layouts and art direction for freelance illustrators.• Made art corrections based on licensor comments and bluelines.• Worked closely with production through the proofing process and color correction to final product.• Specialized as the company’s in-house illustrator.• Designed pop-ups, plush toys, interactive games, and animations.• Worked with outside manufacturers and licensors.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Illustration

Related coursework: Illustration I-III, Painting I-III, Children’s Book Illustration, Picture and Word, Introduction to Animation.

Diploma With Honours - 3D Animation And Visual Effects, Primary Stream: 3D Modeling Secondary Stream: 3D Animation

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